I am always content with what happens; for I know that what God chooses is better than what I choose.

Whoever then wishes to be free, let him neither wish for anything nor avoid anything which depends on others: if he does not observe this rule, he must be a slave.

What disturbs people's minds are not events but their judgments on events.

Make it your business to draw out the best in others by being an exemplar yourself.

If someone irritates you, it is only your own response that is irritating you. Therefore, when anyone seems to be provoking you, remember that it is only your judgment of the incident that provokes you. -

It is difficulties that show what men are. For the future, in case of any difficulty, remember that God, like a gymnastic trainer, has pitted you against a rough antagonist. For what end? That you may be an Olympic conqueror; and this cannot be without toil.

A ship should not be held by a single anchor; neither should life depend upon a single hope.